ALTAMONT — Saturday will mark the first Military Appreciation Day, to be held at the Altamont fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., in support of local veterans’ causes.

The goal of the organizers — iLoVeterans, a new Capital Region not-for-profit  — is to raise $100,000 for a number of local groups that assist veterans.

His death, from injuries in a motorcyle accident, leaves ‘Beebe-medics’ without a mentor.

A ceremony Thursday will rename part of East Lydius Street after Specialist Rafael A. Nieves Jr. of Guilderland.

A cadre of kids preached to the choir Tuesday night as they read essays on the dangers of smoking in village parks.

GUILDERLAND — Free games and activities followed by $1 movies at Regal Cinemas. That’s what kids can expect on Tuesday mornings this summer at Crossgates Mall, starting July 5 and running through Aug. 23.

ALTAMONT — Emmanuel Joseph Donato Sr. of Altamont, who generously shared his home-grown vegetables as well as his expertise in fixing engines, died at his home on Saturday, June 4, after a courageous battle. He was 63.